Steel Johnson
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Steel opened the door, completely exhausted from the long climb up. Surely this tower was at least twice as tall as Ravenclaw Tower. He wasn't excited to start Astronomy. He knew that was the tallest tower at the school.
The Owlery was a small room packed with about a hundred birds. On the far left side, there was a section marked "School Owls - For the Use of All Students and Staff." Steel walked over to make his choice. It needed to be a strong owl. The trip to Ohio from New Zealand was certainly not a small one. After a few moments consideration, he decided on a large barn owl named Terry.
Before attatching the two letters he held to the owl's feet, Steel decided it might be wise to read them over again. The first looked like this:
"Dear Mom and Dad,
I love it here! New Zealand is so beautiful! Classes haven't started yet, but I've been busy exploring and buying school supplies. The castle is enormous! I'm amazed that I haven't gotten lost yet!
We have four houses here: Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. I was sorted into Ravenclaw (apparently known for its wittiness and intellect) and I really think it was the right choice. All the other Ravenclaws have been so nice to me.
I already have a few friends as well! People here are so nice. And you'd be surprised how many of us are from the United States!
I miss you all so much, but I know it will be worth it in the end. Say hello to Millie for me! Tell her I miss my puppy dog (even if she won't understand it)!
Yours sincerely,
Steel Johnson
P.S. Please send the second letter to Anna - I would do it myself, but I don't think the Muggle school in Ireland will really like getting a letter by owl!"
That one looked good. He moved on to the second letter.
"Dear Anna,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
I can't believe you're 16! You'll be able to drive next time I see you!
I hope you are enjoying Ireland as much as you always have. New Zealand must be just as fantastic. It is so incredibly beautiful here. I know you'd love it. Classes haven't started yet, but they will soon. I've been keeping busy though, trying not to get lost (this place is massive!).
I miss you more now than I ever have when you've been at school, because I don't have Mom and Dad this time.
Stay safe, Anna, you're my only sister!
Yours sincerely,
Steel Johnson
P.S. I'll teach you a few spells when we get home. Oh, wait, I can't! You're not a witch!"
He was satisfied with that (particularly with the post script).
"Alright, Terry, I'm ready for you now," he said. "It's a long, long flight to Ohio from here, so be ready." He tied the letters to the barn owl's leg. "Come find me when you get back, okay? I want to make sure they got the letters." The owl started off. Steel wasn't quite sure if he trusted owl post yet, but he didn't really have any other choice. "Please be safe, Terry, and don't get lost!"
The Owlery was a small room packed with about a hundred birds. On the far left side, there was a section marked "School Owls - For the Use of All Students and Staff." Steel walked over to make his choice. It needed to be a strong owl. The trip to Ohio from New Zealand was certainly not a small one. After a few moments consideration, he decided on a large barn owl named Terry.
Before attatching the two letters he held to the owl's feet, Steel decided it might be wise to read them over again. The first looked like this:
"Dear Mom and Dad,
I love it here! New Zealand is so beautiful! Classes haven't started yet, but I've been busy exploring and buying school supplies. The castle is enormous! I'm amazed that I haven't gotten lost yet!
We have four houses here: Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. I was sorted into Ravenclaw (apparently known for its wittiness and intellect) and I really think it was the right choice. All the other Ravenclaws have been so nice to me.
I already have a few friends as well! People here are so nice. And you'd be surprised how many of us are from the United States!
I miss you all so much, but I know it will be worth it in the end. Say hello to Millie for me! Tell her I miss my puppy dog (even if she won't understand it)!
Yours sincerely,
Steel Johnson
P.S. Please send the second letter to Anna - I would do it myself, but I don't think the Muggle school in Ireland will really like getting a letter by owl!"
That one looked good. He moved on to the second letter.
"Dear Anna,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
I can't believe you're 16! You'll be able to drive next time I see you!
I hope you are enjoying Ireland as much as you always have. New Zealand must be just as fantastic. It is so incredibly beautiful here. I know you'd love it. Classes haven't started yet, but they will soon. I've been keeping busy though, trying not to get lost (this place is massive!).
I miss you more now than I ever have when you've been at school, because I don't have Mom and Dad this time.
Stay safe, Anna, you're my only sister!
Yours sincerely,
Steel Johnson
P.S. I'll teach you a few spells when we get home. Oh, wait, I can't! You're not a witch!"
He was satisfied with that (particularly with the post script).
"Alright, Terry, I'm ready for you now," he said. "It's a long, long flight to Ohio from here, so be ready." He tied the letters to the barn owl's leg. "Come find me when you get back, okay? I want to make sure they got the letters." The owl started off. Steel wasn't quite sure if he trusted owl post yet, but he didn't really have any other choice. "Please be safe, Terry, and don't get lost!"
